Cantina Laredo

First time at this restaurant in the King of Prussia Mall. Cool modern feel but classic Mexican food. Fresh guacamole prepared table-​side was delicious. Blacken Mahi and fajitas were superb. The Mahi special came with barbecued asparagus and lime and cilantro rice which was really unique and tasty. The fajitas came with spicy (hot) red rice and a side of beans. The staff was friendly and attentive. Will definitely stop here next time I’m in town.

The food is good… Borderline really good!
Been here a couple of times. The guacamole, salads and desserts and good. What makes me take away the stars is the timing, way too slow for no reason, and the fact that the staff really doesn’t care about the people in there…
I walked in, waiting to be seated for a table of 1, the bartender looked at me and never said anything, a kitchen employee was leaving for her break and walked right by me and said nothing, and a server said nothing as they walked by. I wanted to leave as I felt silly, but then another server came up to me and finally seated me. But I felt slightly foolish…
I am sure it will be better next time, but perhaps a refresher in customer service from management is in order first?

Very good mahi-​mahi fish tacos, and table-​side guac. I can’t get the fish tacos out of my head. Definitely going back for more.

We’ve walked past this place many, many times but with the Cheesecake Factory right there, we never want to give it a chance. This particular night we were in the mood for Mexican and we decided to try it. We’ll stick to the Cheesecake Factory from now on!
First of all, the management needs work. I walked up to check in and while three people were standing at the host stand, ALL of their heads were down. Not one looked up to acknowledge me. This is bad enough when it’s a lazy college kid but when it’s the manager? Come on! You need to do a better job than that. We were actually so annoyed that it made us not even want to stay but since the Cheesecake Factory was still at an hour and 15 minute wait and this was only 30, we hung in there.
When we were seated the chairs had food on them and we had to wipe them off ourselves. We literally just sat down and our waitress came over and asked if we were ready to order anything. This showed a lack of server experience to me.
I got the White Honey Sangria to drink. It was awful. It tasted like soap, bubbles and perfume. I took three sips and that was it. No thank you.
Complimentary chips and salsa. The chips are light and were good. We both preferred the flavor of the mild salsa over the other one offered.
Guacamole…made table side. Mine is better. This one needed seasoning… more jalapeño…more lime juice… more cilantro… more everything. It was fresh but it just wasn’t that good.
I got the fish special of the day. The sauce on it was delicious. The cilantro lime rice was good. The fish itself was pretty good. The asparagus tasted like the grill. I don’t care for that flavor so I didn’t eat them. My boyfriend got the steak asarde (I think this is what it was called). He enjoyed it.
We were seated in the main dining area which was very loud. I walked to the bathroom to wash my hands and it seemed like a totally different restaurant. I couldn’t believe how much quieter it was.
I was over this place by dessert so we left and got cheesecake to go from the Cheesecake Factory.
Overall, while it wasn’t horrible, I just didn’t really care for this place and I would never choose to return here.

Ate here yesterday and wish I went elsewhere. The nachos were okay — I liked that they weren’t as messy as the regular tower of smothered nachos, but they could’ve shredded the meat instead of leaving it chunky. The ceviche was the biggest disappointment. It was fishy and raw. The tortilla soup was some tomato based soup with a giant chunk of chicken breast thrown in with one slice of avocado, which was a shame because the avocado made the soup good. My companion had the tiniest tortillas and despite the waitresses suggestion to get the juicy steak instead of the dried ground beef (because they’re like Taco Bell — her words), they were dry.

The food has no flavor. The Guac made at your table literally had no flavor and was horrible. Wine glasses had water spots all over them. Every dish was so bland and flavorless. Mahi mahi was very dry. Would not go back. Service was ok and the atmosphere and ambiance is nice.

This was my first time here! 3:00 PM on a Sunday. It wasn’t at all busy, but then again, we went at 3. The atmosphere was really nice and cozy, but also modern and clean.
My group was greeted right away with chips and salsa, and our server Javier followed soon after. He was super nice and professional, but still was friendly enough to carry a conversation. He checked up on us periodically, and we never felt neglected or like he was hovering.
To the food! We were sold right away on the guacamole, which they make table side. Javier wasn’t lying when he said he makes the best. We killed it. I ordered the Crab Cakes Benedict off of their brunch menu. There is an option to add a Bloody Maria or Mimosa for $ 1 more. DUH! I went with the Bloody Maria. Didn’t really enjoy the smokiness too much, but it was decent. I just think I don’t really like Bloody Marys in general. Silly of me to order it, I know. Portion sizes were good. I couldn’t finish my plate, which was delicious.
I have no complaints. My group enjoyed their time here. 5 stars!

Dined here for lunch today for the first time. The place is very nice inside clean and very inviting. When we first arrived we waited at least 3 – 4 minutes for a host to come and greet and then seat us. Not a great first impression. After that everything was good. Service excellent and food all very good– not the best Mexican I’ve ever had but above average and will return. Food is pricey

One star is the lowest option so that’s what I had to go with. We went at 4:30 on a Sunday for an early dinner. The restaurant was not crowded and we were seated immediately. After being seated we were given chips and salsa. We waited 15 minutes and multiple servers passed us and not one greeted us or acknowledged us. We left and went across the mall to California Pizza Kitchen!

For a chain/​mall restaurant to food is a solid ⁴⁄₅. The restaurant is attractive, up-​to-​date and very clean & comfortable. $ 1 bloody Mary’s added to an app purchase = excellent deal. Table-​side guacamole is the bomb (la bomba).
Service, well… Slow and inattentive. Normally I’d be more annoyed but our server was brandy new and nervous. When was the last time your server was nervous cus she was concerned she wanted to do a good job? Umm… the 50’s?. She was fine so I’m cutting her a break. Would definitely go back.

We dined here this evening for an early dinner (5:45 on a Friday). There was no wait, but they do accept reservations, which is always appreciated. We were greeted with a smile and immediately seated. The place was clean and inviting, with pleasant décor.
Our server was excellent. She was attentive and had a sense of humor, and gave us various suggestions upon request (I love all Mexican food, which makes it difficult to decide sometimes). There are a good number of amazing dishes to choose from, but not so many that it’s overwhelming.
We settled on the carnitas tacos and lump crabmeat enchiladas for our entrées, and shared the ahi tuna tacos as an appetizer. Everything was delicious, including the complimentary chips accompanied by two types of salsa (with free refills). My husband’s meal came with rice and beans, but since he doesn’t like beans, they held the beans and gave him extra rice. I also requested an extra veggie in my enchilada, which they happily accommodated. The temperature of everything was perfect, and the portions were generous but not obnoxious.
There were two minor things I wasn’t thrilled about. First, the guacamole on the appetizer. The texture was great but it was bland. Second, my husband got a mojito. I tried it and we both agree that it was very fresh and tasty (he was impressed), but it’s served in a thin, tall Pilsner glass with a straw, which was rather awkward to drink. Aside from that, I feel like it’s overpriced for Mexican food; however, the service and quality were above average overall, and you do get decent value.
I recommend giving this spot a try, for sure, and would love to return in the future!

Cantina Laredo was a great place to catch up with old co-​workers! Two of my co-​workers had been there before and enjoyed their experiences.
For a drink, I ordered the Blood Orange Sangria, which was fine. Perfectly acceptable.
We started with the Ahi Tuna Tacos, which came recommended both from our server and one of my co-​workers. They were tasty little things, for sure. A nice way to start the meal.
After some delicious and addictive chips & salsa (the chips were light, crispy, and salty… perfect!) I finally decided on my entrée. I ordered the Camarones Escondidos (chicken breast stuffed with shrimp, topped with sautéed spinach and chipotle-​wine sauce), which our server said was a staff favorite. I was really happy with my selection, and brought half of it home for lunch. I loved that it came with some grilled zucchini instead of beans (nothing against beans, but it was a nice change of pace.) The chicken was grilled nicely and the chipotle wine sauce added a lot of nice, rich flavor. My only complaint would be that all of the fillings (shrimp, spinach, and some peppers) were overtaken by the sauce.
Somehow, we managed to find enough room to try dessert, which was fantastic. The Mexican Apple Pie was the perfect dessert to share for 4 people. The brandy brown butter on the hot skillet turns into this delicious caramelized goop and it’s great.
I wish I could remember our server’s name, because I would love to mention how great he was. For one thing, he REALLY knew the menu. He spent about 5 minutes giving those of us who had not been there before a detailed description of some of the signature/​favorite dishes, noting flavor profiles, possible substitutions, and his recommendations. He was honest and spoke highly of the food, overall in a way that was genuine and didn’t seem to be coming from management (or he was a good actor.)

This is our first time in Cantina Laredo. My wife is usually very skeptical when we go out to a restaurant for the first time and not knowing how the food is. Anyone we know had not been to this restaurant and taking our chances. We were a party of 5 with 1 kid.
The restaurant look upscale and nice décor. Very dim lit and spaciously seating set.
The regular Mexican fare of Chips and Salsa was good. the salsa was fresh. one of the salsa was very spicy and reminded of the Indian spicy curry.
The food came in at a reasonable time to wait. We had gone for the vegetarian version of the Fajita and my wife too the Guac Enchiladas (Enchiladas De Avacado). We were impressed with both the food item. The Fajitas did not come real sizzling but was hot enough. What awed me was that they served the Sour Cream and Guacamole on a strip of banana leaf. The Tortillas reminded of a lite version of the Malaysian Paratha except it was not flaky. The pinto beans and the rice accompanying the food was good and not bland.
My wife’s enchiladas had some good slice of Guacamole and mushroom rolled in the tortillas tomatillo sauce with a good sauteed spinach bed.
The veg that came with the Fajitas and the Enchiladas were fresh and good taste. The other orders from our groups were also has good feedback.
My nephew had the chicken Taco and he finished all his taco with no leftovers which was awesome compared to his eating rate!
The Desserts is the reason why the 4 star — if not would have given a 3 star. We had the Mexican Flan and what a taste. I would go again just for their desserts again. The had other items in the dessert like the hot Mexican Apple Pie with ice cream, a good Brownie block with ice cream on a hot skillet, the Mango Tres Leches… did not try these. but the mexican flan makes me to go for it the next time.
Overall — good food with quality time and nice décor. Our waitress Jason was amazing and we loved the service.
Muy bien, Gracias!

Big mall restaurant, tastefully decorated, very modern looking. We went there for lunch on a weekday, and the experience was very subpar as a whole.
The service was the highlight, it was good and efficient. The food and beverages were not good, except for the chips, which were freshly made and tasty.
The margaritas were rather tasteless, and the tequila didn’t taste of quality. I looked over at the bar and saw someone making a huge tub of what looked like margarita mix base, you know, the lime juice, except that she was adding something clear from the soda tap to the mix. Yeah, you guessed it, watered down drinks.
The salsa with the chips came in two flavors, bland and spicy. Very runny and thin.
My chicken enchilada with mole sauce, rice and beans was bland. The mole texture was very thick and it was a strange rendition of mole. Just rather off. The fish special had some fairly cool cilantro rice, but it was a bit dry. Will not be back here.

I’ve been to this restaurant twice in the past 2 weeks for happy hour (one of which was for Cinco de May). I wish the happy hour went to 7 as I don’t normally get back to the area until 5, but it’s a great place to grab a quick bite and a drink before heading somewhere else for the night. The HH menu is pretty extensive and good. They have a bunch of small plates listed for ½ price and imported drafts are only $ 3. I will say though that if I had to pay full price for the small plates, I would be disappointed. The portions are very small and would be pricey if not for the ½ price deal. The Ahi Tuna tacos are delicious, as is the queso. I highly recommend both of them above anything else on the small plate menu.
I haven’t had any entrees here yet, but they seemed overpriced as well. I have a hard time paying $ 25-​$ 30 for mexican food when I know the ingredients are kind of cheap. I’d rather just go to Plaza Azteca and get a burrito for 10 bucks.
I will say though that considering we went on one of the busiest days for a Mexican Restaurant (Cinco de Mayo) and got continuous service, I was very impressed.

My husband and I celebrated our 3^rd wedding anniversary here :)
We had a wonderful server, Ryan, she was friendly and attentive.
We started out with margaritas and table side guacamole. Both were excellent and their house salsa was great too.
After eating cheesesteaks in the city, I was in the mood for something delicious but not heavy. I went for the special: grilled salmon with chimichuri sauce, cilantro lime rice, and subbed zucchini for the asparagus. It hit the spot! The salmon was cooked perfectly and seasoned nicely. I ate every bite :)
My husband ordered the Carne Asada with the shrimp stuffed chili relleno and his plate was clean as well!
We were surprised by a complimentary dessert to congratulate us on our anniversary :)
We will definitely return when we are in the city again.

Clean with lively, friendly staff. Special call out to the staff who make your table side guac.
Honestly, however, the food is bland. The table side guac wasn’t that special and I love guac and avocado.
Menu a bit small.
If you need food in KOP, this is about as good as it gets.

We did a work happy hour at Cantina Laredo, and overall, it was really fun. The restaurant worked with us to give us a group special, which was great. We got a table near the window in the huge dining room to ourselves.
Even though the drink specials aren’t bad, we ended up going with pitchers of the blood orange sangria, which is delicious. Aside from the complimentary smoky salsa and chips, we got the tuna tacos and two flatbreads to share. The pork and pineapple flatbread was so good with a little spicy kick to it.
I’ve never had a full meal here, but the specials are great and we’ve been back multiple times to enjoy them!

Clean, with modern styling, the Cantina looks great and has a nice, lively atmosphere (on a Wednesday, no less). Our hostess and server were friendly and helpful, too. While we didn’t order guac, we noticed it being mixed table-​side, which is fun, I guess.
That said, the food was pretty bland. It seems like they kept the trend going with modern-​style Mexican, focusing on healthy, simple ingredients. This method means great salsa and guacamole, but lackluster main dishes. Chicken tacos were on corn tortillas (healthy, but tasteless), and the chicken looked like typical «chain restaurant» breasts — clearly frozen, thawed, heated in a microwave with grill lines practically drawn on with a Sharpie. Also, the beans portion of the rice and beans side had a pretty obvious skin to it, which makes me assume it was plated and left to sit while the tacos were warmed to serving temperature — not ideal, and I found myself regretting not going with CPK (California Pizza Kitchen, across the hall in the KOP Mall).
I would totally recommend the Cantina for a happy hour (especially after seeing their generous HH specials), but the food was a little too expensive for the small, dull portions to me.

Was quite happy to see a new Mexican restaurant open in the area and went with the family on a Friday night. I made reservations thru Open Table and had no problem getting a reservation at the last minute. You’ll find this restaurant in the upper level of The Court of King of Prussia Mall across from California Pizza Kitchen. The restaurant is very open and thus can tend to be a little loud. The décor was modern and slightly upscale. There is a bar area in addition to the dining area.
We had a great waitress who offered suggestions and answered all of the questions we had about the menu. She was unsure if they had certain drinks like chocolate milk for the kids, but she quickly found out for us (the answer is yes by the way). She was attentive to us throughout our meal.
You are given complimentary chips and two types of salsa, one of which has a little heat to it. The corn chips were thin and slightly warm. As an appetizer, we got the table-​side made guacamole and the thin chips made it a little difficult to scoop the guacamole onto them. You have the option of getting your guacamole mild or hot or somewhere in between. Unlike another Mexican restaurant in the area, there is no Tips jar on the rolling cart used to make the guacamole.
For dinner, my wife had the chicken tacos and I went with the mole chicken enchiladas. Both meals were very good. My wife’s tacos had a little heat to them and my mole sauce was sweet with a slight kick to it. My wife liked her alcoholic drink to wash the dinner down with, but for me, my drink was too strong. There is a kids menu available with more traditional items like chicken fingers and fried or grilled cheese, but there are also some Mexican meals on there as well like chicken quesadilla. For dessert, I had some Mexican coffee and their mango tres leches cake, also very good.
All in all, we were very happy with our dinner at Cantina Laredo. It is a bit on the pricier side and you should expect dinner to be in the $ 20 – 25 per person range without alcoholic drinks. We will definitely be back, although I will pass on the drinks next time.